(shirt, shorts, sunglasses)

A walk instead of a run for my Thursday morning. I’m off to do a long run that intimidates me this morning… Here goes nothing!

Andrew and I went to find the rest of the outfits we needed for family pictures, and then we hit up the mall food court to celebrate being done thinking about what each person should wear. I’m crossing my fingers and toes that Skye will okay the skirt that I bought her;)

I could eat Greek food each day of my life.

And then it was a soccer night! My cute mom and Beck:

Beck loves the sidelines with his people.

They ended up having a delay due to lightning, and once they came back from the break, they were extra hungry, and won 2-0!

Excited to try these out today:

Let’s go for some favorites!

*This regenerating mask has my heart. I use it on Sundays because it feels special and makes my hair feel more alive than ever. I also use this leave-in conditioner mist every time that I wash my hair. Code JANAEBCR20 for 20% off everything at Christophe Robin! Don’t mind the lid still being wet from my shower;)

*Outdoor Voices sent me this set, and if you are looking for more of a lightweight set that is extremely soft, this is the one for you–> top and bottoms.

*Have you tried these ones? I love trű frű, and the banana ones are another winner.

*Madewell Insiders, this is a GOOD one! Get 25% off EVERYTHING. Just sign in to your Insider account and shop away. You can sign up for free to be an Insider HERE, and you’ll get the discount too. They sent me this sweater, this purse, these flats, these boots, and the barrel jeans I have LOVED for eternity. Other items I am obsessed with–> here, here, here, here, here, and here. I got this dress for me and this one for Brooke and our upcoming family pictures.

*Baublebar fans–> I am obsessed with this turquoise necklace (that reminds me so much of my grandma, Mer; she adored turquoise), and this ring.

*My beloved Dermal Micropoints are on sale right now! I traded in my microneedling at a med spa for this stuff and haven’t looked back. I am positive it works even better for me and you can FEEL it working.

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Favorite trü frü variety if you have one!

Tell me about your Friday night plans?

Had or have any intimidating runs lately?

Tell me your thoughts and feelings about going for walks?

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(tank, shorts, hoodie)

I was basically a Lego person on my run yesterday after that huge workout the day before. My legs were not interested in bending. Taking the hint and giving them a much-needed day off from running today. A walk it is!

8 miles.

I tried to take a picture of a pretty tree while running. I bet I hold the world record for the most pictures taken while running. Back in the good old days of blogging 3x a day, I used to pull out my camera in the middle of racing or mid-speed workout, but I have retired from that dedication to this record.

Andrew and I are running into a problem. When he isn’t at work, and the kids are at school, we find ourselves going out to do fun things instead of the things we should be doing. But like a previous therapist told me, “stop shoulding yourself.” Although, with this new habit of ours, we might need to should ourselves more;)

Cubby’s wild rice and chicken salad is supreme with their fries.

Then we tried out the Thirst beignets for the first time. Yep, I need to take my kids to try these.

And we roamed the bike store. John once shared in the comments that the correct number of bikes to own is N +1. N= the number of bikes you already own. Andrew agrees with this equation.

He is really excited about his next bike race. He signed up for this race with a few of his friends and Brooke’s dad. Not sure how many people can say their husband and ex-husband are best buds; maybe that is another record that I hold.

We only have family pictures every few years because I avoid figuring out everyone’s outfits. We are finally getting some updated ones…

We had parent-teacher conferences after school, which is always a fun experience;)

Skye and I needed an adventure together, so we took the scooter to the park, the store, and the fruit stand.

We brought some plums and peaches home with us.

I made these easy salsa verde chicken enchiladas for dinner. It was my first time adding avocado into the enchiladas before baking…

New favorite.

Tis’ the season that I keep my recovery boots bedside.

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Any records for random things that you might own?

Have any fruit stands near you that you love?

Do you have any recovery tools that you use a lot?

Tell me what your run is today

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(long-sleeve, tank, bra, shorts, shoes (<–that are about to celebrate their one-year birthday… the adios pro last forever))

As I drove to our workout, I wished everyone out was wearing a Sharpie highlighter long-sleeve like me.

As usual, we laughed (and maybe cried a little) when Jeff sent the workout and paces for our Tuesday morning speed session. I thought there was no way I could hit the paces he predicted, but then we did. We did cut off one mile from the workout because we needed to get home and get the kids to school, but I’m pretty excited about the solid effort we gave and hitting the splits. 3 miles, recovery, 1 mile, recovery, 2 (supposed to be 3) miles–> we averaged a 5:53 pace for the fast miles (with a good amount of downhill, since we are training for the downhill at St. George).

Got the kids to school (and we were so on time we didn’t have to sprint for once )!

And then picked up the layers from our run…

I listened to this episode while doing laundry, and it was incredible. The part I found most interesting was towards the end when they brought up our Psychological Immune System. I had never heard of this before this episode, but it made perfect sense to me. “Just as our physical immune system kicks in when we get sick, our psychological immune system turns on when we are in mental distress.” It is our adaptation to adversity, what our brains do to overcome hardships, and how we can find the good in the bad. Can we build up our psychological immune system defense system? Can we see the gifts that come from the bad? Can we remind ourselves that we will adapt and get through the hard times? It’s an interesting thing to think about when it comes to our running, too. It’s so worth the work to build a strong psychological immune system for race day!

Andrew is back in training again for his favorite race in St. George. He rode 25 miles on the trails.

And Beck is now a skateboarder.

I could have stayed on my rocking chair all day, but everybody had practices.

Dinner was simple–> We cut our sweet potatoes lengthwise, rubbed them with olive oil, sprinkled them with paprika and salt, and then baked them on a cookie sheet with parchment paper for an hour at 375°F. We let them sit there on the pan afterward for a few minutes to really caramelize. They are amazing this way. Try it.

And add a bunch of toppings.

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Have you ever forgotten to go back and pick up a layer you dropped on a run?

Early morning runners–> What do you do to be seen?

Favorite sweet potato toppings, or your favorite way to eat sweet potatoes?

Listened to any good podcasts lately?

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I did my very best to cover as much sweat as I could for my photo.

10 miles @ 8:10 pace. It’s PEAK WEEK for my half-marathon training.

AHHHHHHH I APPLIED! My Las Vegas Marathon from 2025 works for Boston 2027! I ran a 2:56 there and with the 10+ minute addition because it is so downhill, I am applying with a 3:06. It has been so long since I’ve been truly excited to get training again for a marathon, and it has arrived. I cannot wait.

And I made dinner in minutes with this TJ’s pizza crust.

BBQ pizza for the win.

Finished up with the hot tub because I. Am. Sore.

And now for some tangents:

*I learned that this is as far as Andrew can go when trying to touch his fingers. Can you touch fingers on both sides?

*Madewell Insiders, this is a GOOD one! From September 15–27, get 25% off EVERYTHING. Just sign in to your Insider account and shop away. And if you aren’t already an Insider, sign up for free HERE, and you’ll get the discount too. They sent me this sweater, this purse, these flats, these boots, and the barrel jeans I have LOVED for eternity. I’ll be wearing them all non-stop. Other items I am obsessed with–> here, here, here, here, here, and here.

*I found Skye listing the best Halloween candy in order.

*I love their soccer bond.

*Somebody is getting love notes at school…

*If the noodles are fun, my kids will be in heaven. Thank you TJ’s for offering such fun noodles.

*This photo popped up as a memory from 11 years ago. I was training for the St. George Marathon, and my running buddies were injured. I would start as early as possible to be home when Brooke woke up (this was before I met Andrew). My dad would drive next to me in the canyon to make sure I was safe. One time he told me I was so in the zone and it was pitch dark that I ran right by a moose that was next to the road without seeing it. I’ll always remember these mornings with my dad.

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Give me a tangent!

Did anyone else apply for Boston?

Please tell me the top 3 Halloween candies and I’ll show Skye your rankings.

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Friday’s plan called for 14 miles without a workout involved, which was a good thing because our legs weren’t up for speed after the big trail we did the day before.

We had a Chipotle picnic after school because they all came home starving, and it was Friday, so why not?!

Saturday morning involved a lot of juggling. Everyone had games around the same time in very different directions, and they were extremely early. Brooke, Andrew, Brooke’s dad, and a few teammates all left together at 5:45 am for a game two hours away. Skye and I left the house at 6:45 for her game that was 45 minutes away. And then it took a village to get the boys around!

I went on a walk during her warm-ups around the field. (softest long-sleeve and leggings)

Skye scored with a crazy kick with the outside of her foot, and I’m still impressed.

We then made it to Knox’s game to see him play his entire game without any substitutions… Look at his kick!

It was a wild ride, but somehow it all worked out.

We then got to go to the BYU vs. Arizona game, and BYU won!

Necessary.

It was 90°F for the game, so we went to the shade for halftime.

I flopped on the couch when we got home and took an insane nap, but I did catch some gorgeous clouds from the sunset later on.

We drove into the mountains on Sunday…

I could have stayed up there all day!

And then the Brookie came home a bit later from time with her dad.

I saw this recipe for a steak salad, and it was love at first sight, so that is what we had for Sunday night dinner.

PS The MADE BY MARY Birthstone Baguette Collection is stunning. They sent me the Birthstone Charm and Birthstone Baguette Stacking Ring. I’m in love, and so is Brooke. I have this code for one more day: JANAE15 gives you 15% off at Made By Mary!

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Tell me about your weekend!

What are you having for dinner tonight?

Anyone else have a bunch of games over the weekend?!

Anyone reading running the St. George 1/2 or full?

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(pack, shorts, tank (updated version))

We were going to take the day off yesterday, but the leaves were giving us so much FOMO… They aren’t at their peak, but I don’t want to miss a moment of the colors up here.

Fall leaves > spring flowers on the trails. Agree or disagree.

Candy for the eyes.

We ran parts but mostly hiked up. You climb 2,700 ft in 3.5 miles to the top of Kyhv Peak. We all felt like we’d just finished a hard leg day lifting session by the top.

Funny story about this picture below: Knox’s GRANDPARENTS on his mom’s side took it. We ran into them up there, and I am so amazed by all of the hiking that they do!

And then we cruised down. I am pretty sure that aspens are my favorite trees. I love the way their delicate tiny leaves shimmer in the wind and their dramatic white bark.

Sitting on the side of the field during soccer felt very good for my post-trail legs.

And the fastest dinner ever… plus some grilled chicken. This sauce is delicious.

Let’s jump to some favorites!

*ROTHY’S SEASON! I’ve had these for a few years and love that they make the perfect house shoe or errands shoe. Socks, no socks, throw them in the wash, comfortable… they are magic.

*I saw my friend, Jenisy, wearing this linen top, and I immediately asked her to send me the link so I could copy her (size medium)!. I’m wearing it with my Albion Fit linen pants. <– SUNJANAE10 for 10% off. It’s such a comfy outfit that looks dressed up.

*These socks –> the ruffle is adorable, and I have even been wearing them on my runs.

*These are officially the best muffins I’ve ever made, and you just need one bowl–> Pumpkin chocolate chip muffins.

*My favorite soup recipes are all in this post (also, my favorite quick TJ’s meals are in this one and my favorite salad recipes in this one).

*My two favorite getting-ready items right now–> this one makes my face a little glowy (I put a little on my forehead, cheeks, and tip of my nose at the end of my makeup routine), and this one makes my hair shine.

*This Gingham Brown Button-Up and this high-neck tank were my highest sellers last week. You will love both.

*$20 off purchases of $40 or more with code HELLO20 + the air fryer I am dying to try (double stack-> 2 baskets!!) is on sale right now. I’m going to have to go for it. We need the double stack. PS if you haven’t cooked your salmon in the air fryer, please do it today.

*If you want more favorites, you can check out my previous ones here (this one has all of my favorites for fall clothing) here, here, here, here, here, here, here, and here.

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Tell me about your weekend plans!

Anyone have a long run or race this weekend?

Fall leaves > spring flowers on the trails. Agree or disagree?

Do you wear shoes, go barefoot, or wear slippers inside your house?

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(tank, shorts, green hoodie)

She wanted her hair down and a fancy shirt for school pictures, BUT had a brush and rubber band ready for the second after that camera clicked.

She also had a tank top on under her nice shirt so she could take off her nice shirt and get back to her true vibes quickly;). I love her.

Ten miles were on the schedule, and the canyon was just what the Dr. ordered.

I was SO sore before the run from leg day the day before, but with each mile, I felt that movement-is-medicine thing hit.

I feel like I see at least one snake a week while I run…

I have a very good feeling about the half next month.

$5 sushi day. Do they invite me for my dazzling personality or my credit card;). I kid, I kid.

On Andrew’s way home from work he picked up the new chicken and waffles from Chic-fil-A. We split the normal chicken and the spicy chicken sandwiches and both voted the spicy to be best.

And then I had the best mail day ever. Remember my necklace that Curly bought for me in Kauai when we were there for my 40th birthday? It broke while on a run and when I blogged about it, Katie reached out that she was going to be visitng and would try to find me a new one.

I am so grateful, THANK YOU KATIE.

I can’t get over the devastation from the Hurricane Lowell. Kauai is the most beautiful place we’ve ever been with the absolute nicest people.

It was a soccer field kind of an afternoon… And then we made grilled cheese on TJ’s focaccia bread and tomato soup.

We did a blind tastet est with both of these soups and unanimously decided that the Tomato & Roasted Red Pepper was the best.

Finished up by sharing this bar with the fam. It is so good.

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Have you tried the Chic-fil-A Chicken and Waffles? Thoughts?

Have any travel coming up? Tell me about it!

Leaves changing colors yet where you are at?

Are you a jewelry person or not so much?

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